Olecranon Fractures (Subscribe)  

"21-Radius/Ulna Proximal,fracture classification and diagnosis, AO North America -Comprehensive Classification of Fractures of Long Bones"

Low energy olecranon fractures:
- most commonly occur in elderly patients, and result from indirect trauma;
- fracture results from a sudden pull of both the triceps and brachialis muscles; ...

Olecranon fracture treatment
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Gregory J. Schmeling, MD Expert

The human's unique prehensile skill largely depends on the integrity of the bones, ligaments, and muscles around the elbow joint. The elbow not only bends the arm but also permits pronation and supination of the hand. Fractures of the olecranon are common and are usually detected easily.
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